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🛰 48.7768° N ,121.8144° W
📝 1. Overview
Mount Baker stuns with icy summits and fall colors—this volcanic region blends year-round adventure with some of the best mountain views in the state.
💬 “Artist Point is like standing in a painting.”
💬 “Snow in July, wildflowers in August, fire skies in October.”
💬 “The Mt. Baker Highway is the most scenic drive I’ve ever taken.”
📸 2. Highlights
🎨 Artist Point – Jaw-dropping 360° views of Baker, Shuksan, and the Cascades
❄️ Mount Baker Ski Area – Snow lover’s paradise from late fall through spring
💦 Nooksack Falls – Powerful 88-ft waterfall just off the highway
🥾 Chain Lakes Trail – Alpine lakes, meadows, and peaks all in one hike
🌼 Heather Meadows – Short nature trails and wildflowers in summer
🧊 Coleman Glacier – Viewpoints and ice-trek options for the daring
💡 3. Smart Tips
❄️ Artist Point road closes after first snow—check WSDOT for updates
🧊 Glacier areas = cold year-round—bring layers even in summer
📱 No cell reception in upper areas—offline maps recommended
🎫 Northwest Forest Pass required at most trailheads & lots
🅿️ Parking fills up by 9–10 AM during summer & fall weekends
🎟️ 4. Tickets & Info
| Entry Type | Price | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker Area Trails | Free (NW Pass) | Sunrise – Sunset |
| Artist Point Road (SR-542 end) | Free | Seasonal access only |
| Mount Baker Ski Area (Lift) | ~$85/day | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (winter) |
✳️ Use Northwest Forest Pass or pay $5/day at trailheads
🍽️ 5. Nearby Eats
🍔 Chair 9 Woodstone Pizza – Après-ski hub for pizza, wings & brews (Glacier)
🥗 Wake ‘n Bakery – Organic café & breakfast stop with mountain views
🥪 Milano’s – Italian bistro with a cabin-style vibe in the forest
🚗 6. Access
🚗 From Bellingham: ~1.5 hrs via WA-542 (Mount Baker Hwy)
🛣️ SR-542 ends at Artist Point—often closed Nov–June
🅿️ Free lots at most trailheads; some paid parking at ski base
🎈 7. Vibes & Add-ons
📷 Sunset at Artist Point – Watch Mt. Shuksan turn pink
🎿 Winter sports paradise – Baker gets tons of snow (over 600” annually!)
🍁 Fall foliage drive – October brings golden-red alpine magic
🏨 8. Recommended Hotels
🛏️ Snowater Resort
📍 10500 Mt Baker Hwy, Glacier, WA 98244
Riverside condos with indoor pool, hot tub & kitchen-equipped units
🛏️ Mt. Baker Lodging – Glacier Springs Cabins
📍 Glacier, WA 98244
Rustic cabins & chalets—perfect for families or ski groups
🛏️ Blue T Lodge
📍 10459 Mt Baker Hwy, Glacier, WA 98244
No-frills lodge next to Chair 9 Pizza with clean, comfy rooms
🌐 9. Contact / Info
📍 Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: +1 360-856-5700
📍 Mount Baker Ski Area Info: +1 360-734-6771
📍 Glacier Public Info Center (seasonal): +1 360-599-2714
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